Friday's announcement comes as historically black schools including Howard University, which marched in President Barack Obama's first inaugural parade, said they did not apply to march at Trump's inauguration.

The news has lit up Talladega College's social media sites with a sharp debate about the band's decision to participate. Some people voiced strong opposition, while others supported the band's participation.

So Talladega College band playing for Donald Trump's inauguration . How can you tarnish the legacy of an HBCU by associating it w| Trump?